"The last day in October began with a violation of the employee dress code and ended with a dead employee in the medical records department. I've always said I like my job because of the variety, but this was a bit much, even for me."HR director Kat Voyzey has a talent for getting things done. Tamping down office drama? Soothing egotastic executives? Dodging calls from her bully of a boss? It's all in a day's work at the Holy Heart Medical Center.When a beloved cow...

Ellie Tappet’s retirement plans were put on hold when her beloved husband Ronnie passed away. Two years later, with her children grown and the rest of her life ahead of her, she’s ready to have the adventure she’d planned before her life was turned upside-down. It's time to take her very first cruise!When she comes aboard the SV Adventurous Spirit, Ellie’s surprised to be assigned a cabin inside the cruise line’s singles club at sea, but she can tell her fellow travelers c...

They hired her to be an assistant. And they trained her to be a spy. But can Jessica survive the storms ahead?High up in Seattle's most luxurious office tower a powerful woman conceals a dangerous secret. Dana Duke, the CEO of a prestigious staffing firm, offers exquisitely trained executive assistants to the city's business elite. Her assistants are brilliant, beautiful, young, and willing to do whatever it takes to advance the agency's interests. In return, they'...

“Welcome to Butterfly Island! Enjoy our sandy beaches, sapphire blue waters, and achingly beautiful sunsets. We can’t wait to welcome you to the safest and most relaxing destination in the Caribbean…"Paul Gumbs can’t wait for his next chapter to begin. After years serving as security chief aboard the Adventurous Spirit cruise ship, he’s been hired as the newest member of the Butterfly Island Police Department. For Paul, there’s never been a better time to ...

A stolen technology worth billions. Enemies advancing on all sides. Can Jessica survive this game of spy vs spy?In the world of industrial espionage it’s not enough to understand the rules of the game. Winning is what matters, so when Jessica Warne goes undercover at a Seattle startup, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to recover a technology with the power to save thousands of lives. And if she’s starting to feel guilty about manipulating, lying, and seducing her way to a win,...

The year is 1964, and Roberta Fliss has her hands full managing her husband's swanky Las Vegas nightclub, the Three Queens. Times are tough, but when they're invited to a high-stakes poker tournament aboard a luxury yacht, the couple hopes to take home the grandest of prizes. Their host, Vincent "Vinnie" Malone, is a powerful member of the newly founded Vegas Gambling Commission, and after years of scraping by, it seems Roberta and George's fortunes are on the rise. But Lady Luck takes mor...

Lights! Camera! Murder?When the world-famous Sweetie Pie Baking competition comes aboard the Adventurous Spirit, Ellie can't wait to get a behind-the-scenes look at the hit television show. But when one of the contestants goes overboard, the perplexing nature of the crime scene has Ellie and security officer Paul Gumbs scratching their heads. Was the death a suicide or did a bitter rivalry turn deadly?When a celebrity guest makes a shocking claim, rumors f...

Captain Kevin West is coming aboard the S.V. Adventurous Spirit for his retirement ceremony and Ellie can't wait to meet him. The outgoing captain is one of Ben's oldest and dearest friends, and West has brought along his senior officers from the Spirit's sister ship, the S.V. Adventurous Soul. In just a few days' time, West will transfer control of the Soul to his protege, First Officer Emily Newhouse.When tragedy strikes in the dark of night it seems the untimel...

"Kat Voyzey, Private Investigator. That will look bad-ass on my LinkedIn profile."Kat Voyzey knows what she wants, and she's not afraid to go after it. By day, she's chasing a plum promotion to free herself from Angela's icy grip. And by night, she's studying to become a licensed private investigator. Her coworkers are concerned, though. Might she be taking her love of investigations a bit too far?Kat's worlds collide when a medical assistant disappears during new ...

Ellie Tappet is back aboard the S.V. Adventurous Spirit and eager to make a splash as the cruise line's first ever singles coordinator. As the newest crew member she knew she’d have a lot to learn. What she hadn’t expected was a frosty reception! The rumor mill is working overtime and it seems she’s made enemies without even trying. To keep her dream job, she must prove herself, and quickly.Ellie sees the potential for a romance or two but these singles refuse to mingle! S...

"Group work always bites you in the ass. That was true in ninth grade history class, and just as true in a murder investigation."When Kat was "volunteered" to attend the Holy Heart Medical Center team building retreat, she was eager to stay beneath the radar. No one wanted human resources up in their business, and she'd rather be hanging out with Derek on such a beautiful, snowy weekend.After settling into a remote mountain cabin with the executive team, she reluct...

Jack, a single father, takes his two young daughters on a road trip under the shadow of an apocalyptic threat. Haunted by his past and struggling under the weight of a terrible secret, he’ll travel deep into California’s redwood forest and toward a new understanding of love, loss, and family.